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Quick Detach Mount?
A reader brought to our attention this very interesting idea. It is currently still in the prototype (and there is a working prototype) stage, and it looks like the innovator is trying to gauge interest (for a potential crowdsourcing campaign). There is a thread on Pirate 4×4 (of all places) discussing it (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/outdoor-sports-recreation/1452801-my-quick-detach-rifle-mount-design.html). Basically it […]
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ALG Forged Sling Swivels
According to ALG Defense, their forged sling swivel is so strong, it can hold up to 800 lbs but only weighs 0.5 ounces. It is forged out of 7075 Aluminum. It retails for $32.00.
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Stereotypes at the Range
Polenar Tactical released a hilarious video called “Sh!t You See on the Range”. It pokes fun of the many stereotypical shooters one may see while at the range. Hopefully it will bring a smile to your day as it did mine.
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Update on .375 Reaper from Whiskey 3 Precision Systems
A few months back I posted information on an interesting new round in development by Whiskey 3 Precision Systems called the .375 Reaper. That story can be found here. Now three months later, they have some real world numbers on velocity that they recently posted. They are pushing a 250gr round over 2000fps as you […]
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Discovery looking for “outpost-style” gun store
It seems the general public are still enjoying gun-related reality TV. Discovery are on the lookout for a family owned outpost-style gun store. If you know of any that fit the below description, get in touch with the project’s casting person Amberlee Mucha … I am currently on the hunt for a family owned and operated trading […]
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The Original M6 Aircrew Survival Rifle
With Chiappa bringing back the overall look of the M6, I thought it prudent to review the original. Learning from downed pilots during WWII, the U.S. Air Force sought out a simple survival rifle with which to equip their crews in rugged or hostile territory. While the earlier bolt action M4 worked, it could be […]
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TrackingPoint Re-Enacts the Alamo…
TrackingPoint has done a pretty good re-enactment video of how the fight at the Alamo went down. Except, you know, with the addition of their Precision Guided Firearms. It is a pretty funny vignette if you have about 4 minutes to spare. And, really, don’t we all fantasize of how historic battles would go down […]
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POTD: Zombie Fort Gun Rack
TFB writer James Reeves went to the Burning Man arts festival earlier this year. One of the “art installations” (for lack of a better term) was a Zombie themed desert fortress with a number of gun-related artistic touches such as a gun rack, muzzle loading pistol and shot gun shells for decoration. Thanks for the […]
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Improvised revolvers seized in South America
I thought some of these examples were particularly … rustic. The last example appears to be trying to channel a S&W Model 3 top-break.
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Kalashnikov Concern Not Affected By Sanctions?
That’s what they’re claiming. Back in July sanctions where placed on all Izhmash & Kalashnikov Concern products. According to Kalashnikov Concern the sanctions haven’t hurt them one bit, they’ve even claimed that their production is on the rise and they have new product lines on the way. In an article from the Russian website Military-Informant.com, Andrei […]
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HK416 vs Colt Water Test
An old video but an interesting one. HK tests their HK416 with a very specific test. Submerging it under water and then shooting it immediately after coming out of the water. The results for the Colt were surprising. Although the safety measures taken for the Colt kind of give away the result. Quite […]
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Do You Really Need Night Sights?
Not according to Sage Dynamics. Sage Dynamics makes a valid argument about the futility of night sights. Night sights are usually tritium installed into the front and/or rear sights. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of Hydrogen. The tritium vials give off a soft radiant glow. Which you can see in low to no light scenarios. […]
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The MSBS Will Be Offered In 7.62×39
Marking the latest entry into the somewhat brisk resurgence of rifles chambered for the venerable Soviet short .30 caliber, the new Polish MSBS rifle will be chambered in 7.62x39mm, in addition to its already established calibers of 5.56mm and a proposed 7.62x51mm variant. According to the article (and assuming that I’m interpreting Google’s translation correctly), […]
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Ok Readers: What Under $200 Optics Should We Review?
We (and by we I mean me) are frequently criticized for only publishing reviews about expensive high-end knives, optics etc. not low-end affordable options. I love that our readers never hesitate to give us honest feedback No really, I do. Honest feedback keeps up in-touch with that you want to read. It is all to easy just write […]
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Ruger LCR: Now in 9mm
Ruger announced they will now be making a version of the LCR chambered in 9×19. This brings the total number of calibers in the LCR line to five. The new gun is a five-shot revolver like its rimmed-cartridge cousins. It is heavier than the .38 Special guns (17.2 ounces vs. 13.5 ounces) and even a […]
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Easy Customized 1911 Ordering
Republic Forge announced the company redesigned their website to include a one-page customized 1911 ordering system. The page allows a buyer to design their own 1911 with hundreds of possible feature combinations. A price calculator keeps track of how much the gun costs so you can quickly tell if you are still within budget. From […]
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Everyday Carry Knives: $100 and Under
Our sister blog AllOutdoor has published an excellent round up of the best EDC (Everyday Carry) knives for under $100. Knives, like guns, have no limit on how much they can cost (and how much enthusiasts will pay for them) but not everyone cares enough about their knife to spends hundreds of dollars. For many folks […]
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POTD: An MP5SDN built on a Parabellum Receiver
Colin sent us this beautiful photo of his MP5SDN. It was build from an original H&K MP5SD parts kit and a receiver manufactured in the US by Parabellum Combat Systems (an original receiver or complete gun would not be allowed to be imported because of the BATFE restrictions on the import of non-“Sporting” guns.) The suppressor was made by Knight’s […]
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Weekly DTIC: The 5.56mm FABRL
Today’s DTIC document – from June 1973 – covers the early development of the 5.56mm FABRL cartridge, which is one of my favorites. For those unfamiliar with it, the 5.56mm FABRL (Frankford Arsenal and Ballistics Research Laboratory, later rationalized to “Future Ammunition for Burst Rifle Launch”) was a cartridge from the early 1970s intended to […]
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Dakota Meyer Medal Of Honor Special Edition 1911 in 45ACP
The Dakota Meyer 1911 is a hand built special edition pistol to honor Meyer and his actions on 8 September 2009 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. For then Marine Corporal Meyers actions on that date he was awarded the congressional Medal of Honor. Written Citation of Meyers heroism can be read here Akai Arms, who specialize in […]
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